Department of Parks and Recreation

Seattle Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Minutes October 22, 2009

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Board of Park Commissioners: Present: Neal Adams, Vice-chair John Barber Terry Holme Jourdan Keith Diana Kincaid Donna Kostka Jackie Ramels, Chair

Seattle Parks and Recreation Staff: Christopher Williams, Deputy Superintendent Sandy Brooks, Coordinator

Commissioner Ramels called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and reviewed the meeting agenda topics. Commissioner Holme moved approval of the agenda as presented and the record of correspondence. Commissioner Barber seconded the motion. The vote was taken, with all in favor. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Gallagher was out of town. Deputy Superintendent Christopher Williams reported on the following items. To learn more about Seattle Parks, see the website at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/.

International Parks Delegation Visits Seattle: Last week an international delegation of parks and recreation professionals, representing 27 countries across the world, began their tour of the U.S. in Seattle. The visit was sponsored by the State Department and includes a number of U.S. stops. The delegates wanted to know what Seattle Parks does and how we do it, and had a particular interest in land conservation. It was very interesting to exchange information and ideas. For instance, in some countries a public park is a nature preserve. In other countries, graffiti is almost non-existent.

Denny Awards Presentation: The Denny Awards will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest African American Museum. The 11 Award recipients have been identified, but not yet notified.

The Denny Awards acknowledge and honor the crucial role volunteers play in neighborhood parks, community centers, and recreation programs throughout the city. Volunteers help Parks and Recreation staff and management in the work of the department and give valuable advice on important decisions about our Parks and Recreation facilities and operations. Volunteers pull ivy and plant native trees in our parks, coach kids’ sports, work as docents at selected parks and the , and serve on various advisory councils and boards. The awards are named for Seattle pioneers the Denny family, who were dedicated to preserving park land and open space for the public. For more information on the Denny Awards, see http://www.phinneywood.com/2009/09/15/nominate-your-parks-hero-for-denny-award/.

Seacrest Park and Water Taxi: On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved the legislation authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation and the King County Ferry District to enter into an agreement to replace the current floating dock at Seacrest Park and begin year round operation of the water taxi sometime in 2010. Construction should be completed before the end of January. Seattle Parks played a large part in the expansion of this popular transportation route from downtown Seattle to West Seattle. For more information on Seacrest Park, see http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=455. For more information on the Elliott Bay Water Taxi, see http://www.kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/Marine/WaterTaxi/WestSeattle- DowntownSeattle.aspx.

Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Update: All Parks Managers and Strategic Advisors attended Race and Social Justice Training this week. The training was designed to build skills to communicate key RSJI concepts and increase understanding of RSJI theory and the relationship between individual behavior and institutional racism. It was very well received. Employee performance evaluations are being re-designed to reflect what staff are getting from the RSJI and what should be done differently. The Department is also looking at its partners to see if they share the same values as Parks.

Firearm Rule in Parks: 130 firearm rule signs have been posted at community centers, pools, play areas and sportsfields. Parks has received a number of angry calls from citizens (mostly not from Seattle) threatening to show up with attorneys and guns at Seattle’s parks. And some have asked why the City didn’t do this sooner. The Department anticipates some challenges, but believes staff has been provided adequate training and is prepared.

Budget. Parks staff recently attended a Council review of the Department’s budget. Athletic field fees came up and Council directed Parks to determine what other jurisdictions charge. Seattle Parks has been subsidizing youth fees with adult athletic field fees. The Department is hearing from some adult leagues that are unhappy with the fee and want youth to pay more of the fees. Council has asked for an athletic field fee policy and wants more data to make a decision on any fee increases. This work fits in well with the Department’s five- year Strategic Action Plan and will continue into 2010.

Commissioner Adams asked if Council wants to generate more revenue from the athletic fees. Deputy Superintendent Williams responded that fees may need to be raised or programs cuts, due to budget constraints. Fee increases are always controversial. City Council does not want to base a decision on anecdotal information and has directed the Department for factual data to defend any increase in fees and for the Department to develop a fees policy.

Commissioner Holme requested that the presentation to Council include a really good fee tracking of the past 10 years to show the statistics on adult and youth fees and field usage.

Responding to a question from Commissioner Ramels whether the Associated Recreation Council (one of the Department’s partners) is involved in the programming performance measures, Deputy Superintendent Williams answered that it is. Parks has given ARC objectives and will ask their staff to prepare the design and measurements.

A public hearing on the fees policy is scheduled for February 11, 2010.

Parks’ Role in Providing Human Services: The Department believes it is important that, although the Parks Department is a recreational services provider, it also has a large human services component. The Department is now looking at ways to measure its human services work. The well being of individuals is a key component of the Department’s services and staff is looking at additional ways to be more involved with the 2 human services community. This includes measuring intentional impacts, instead of just attendance numbers, which will help determine the human service impacts of programs.

Responding to Commissioner Kincaid’s question whether City Council provided any funding for the outcome- based results for human services, Deputy Superintendent answered that this is part of the Department’s 2010 work plan, as called for in the Strategic Action Plan, and staff resources are being directed to implement the SAP.

Commissioner Keith asked if Parks will use the 40- developmental assets model and Deputy Superintendent Williams answered that it will. To learn more about the 40-developmental assets model, see The Search Institute’s web page at http://www.search-institute.org/assets/.

Center City Parks Update: The Center City Parks Task Force follow-up committee held its second meeting on October 21, with a great discussion with Seattle Police and Human Services Departments. The discussion included the Park Ranger program and the perception of the communities the rangers serve. Some at the meeting think there aren’t enough rangers, they have too many parks to cover, and thus don’t know the communities well. At the next meeting representatives from Belltown, Westlake, the International District and Pioneer Square will come back with ideas on the best ways for the rangers to introduce themselves to the downtown neighborhoods and to answer questions. Discussion also focused on what public/private partnership for the rangers would work best and how to get the most from the ranger program.

Commissioner Holme asked if the rangers are concerned with decreasing the number of parks they cover. Deputy Superintendent Williams answered that the Department has requested two additional rangers in the next budget round and the park rangers believe that two-three parks for each team seems manageable. If the Department is successful in funding the two new ranger positions, Commissioner Kostka suggested that each one be paired with a senior ranger, rather than paired as a new team. Deputy Superintendent Williams agreed with this.

Opportunity Fund for the Parks and Green Spaces Levy: The Oversight Committee will review the draft criteria for the $15 million Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund at its monthly meeting on October 26. The draft criteria will then be posted on the Parks and Green Spaces website at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/levy/opportunity.html. A public hearing will be held on Monday, November 9. Parks will conduct technical assistance seminars for project proposal letters in the first two weeks of January and these proposals will be due February 2010. The proposal letters are the first step in applying for funding from the Opportunity Fund.

Commissioner Barber understands that this is the first phase of applications. Michael Shiosaki, Seattle Parks Deputy Director of Planning and Development, agreed with this and added that the first cycle is in 2010 and the second is in 2012-13. If there are any remaining funds, a third application phase would be scheduled for 2016. Commissioner Adams, who is a member of the Oversight Committee commented that the Committee has had detailed discussions on how best to phase the application process. Commissioner Holme, who represents the Park Board on the Oversight Committee, added that the Committee requested Parks staff to post the most current application information.

Oral Requests and Communication from the Audience The Chair explained that this portion of the agenda is reserved for topics that have not had, or are not scheduled for, a public hearing. Speakers are limited to two minutes each and will be timed, and are asked to stand at the podium to speak. The Board’s usual process is for 10 minutes of testimony to be heard at this time, with additional testimony heard after the regular agenda and just before Board of Park Commissioner’s business. No one testified.

3 Discussion/Recommendation: Park Classification System Policy At its At its July 9 meeting, Michael Shiosaki, Deputy Director of Parks’ Planning and Development Division, presented a preliminary briefing on this topic. To read the minutes, including the briefing paper and the Board’s discussion, see http://www.seattle.gov/parks/ParkBoard/minutes/2009/07-09-09.pdf. At its October 8 meeting, Mr. Shiosaki presented an update briefing on the Policy, which was immediately followed by a public hearing. To read the minutes, including the briefing paper and the Board’s discussion, see http://www.seattle.gov/parks/ParkBoard/minutes/2009/10-08-09.pdf. Tonight the Board will discuss the proposed policy and vote on a recommendation to the Superintendent. Prior to tonight’s meeting, Mr. Shiosaki provided the Board with an updated policy, as well as the classification system sorted by designation and by park name. The revised draft policy, with the latest revisions shown in color and underlined, is included below. Written Briefing Department Policy & Procedure Subject: Park Classification System Number 060‐P

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Parks & Recreation

1.0 PURPOSE STATEMENT

Seattle Parks and Recreation recognizes the unique nature of each property it owns and is responsible for. The size of each property, its setting within the surrounding neighborhood, the amenities it provides to park visitors, its accessibility to the public, its soil, hydrology, vegetation, and habitat combine to make each property a unique asset. Understanding the uniqueness of each property, there is also a recognized benefit to categorizing park owned properties based on their similarities across a number of characteristics. The purpose of this policy and procedure is to establish a method for classifying the parks in Seattle Parks and Recreation. The classifications are driven by park use, purpose and size. This classification system serves the following purposes: • These classifications will provide a general guideline for future development options. The combination of descriptors for each park type represents what has generally been successful on a certain sized plot of land located in a certain type of physical environment. These guidelines can help to set community expectations for a given site. • These classifications may serve as a basis for policies around appropriate programming and uses in different park types. • These classifications may inform functional planting design standards and other design standards. This classification scheme is not intended to serve as an inventory of individual assets (e.g. total acres of natural area or total number of athletic fields) because different combinations of the same assets appear in each park type, nor is it intended to be a naming policy. In addition, Lastly, for each park type, the list of desired or optional assets or programming opportunities is not intended to be inclusive of all potential assets or programs.

2.0 ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED 2.1 Department of Parks and Recreation

4 3.0 POLICY Seattle Parks and Recreation adopts the following park classifications as defined in Section 4.0 as well as the Parks Classification Assignments List dated October 20, 2009: 1. Triangles/Circles/Squares 2. Pocket Park 3. Downtown Park 4. Neighborhood Park 5. Community Park 6. Recreation Area 7. Natural Area/Greenbelt 8. Boulevards/Green Streets/Trails 9. Special‐Use Park

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1 TRIANGLES/CIRCLES/ These small sites are typically composed of traffic islands or leftover pieces of SQUARES land. They are often dedicated to Parks in the original plat rather than purchased for use. Physical Size Generally under 10,000 square feet (0.25 acres) Setting Single Family Residential, Residential Urban Villages, Hub Urban Villages, Urban Center Villages, Downtown Generally constructed on unused land between roads Contributes to planning area No Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed 100% Assets (desired) None Assets (optional) Benches Public Art Lighting for safety Parking Street, none Natural Environment Natural Area No Environmental Benefits Possible green stormwater infrastructure Programs Programming (desired) None Programming (optional) None Geographic range of users People in the immediate vicinity (pedestrians, cyclists, drivers) 4.2 POCKET PARK These are typically smaller developed sites that have been acquired to serve the immediate neighborhood as a small multi‐purpose park. These parks are generally not large enough for significant programming or activity. They may incorporate utility infrastructure or a viewpoint. Physical Size Generally between 2,500 sq. ft. and 10,000 sq. ft. (0.25 acres) – this refers primarily to the usable area of the park Setting Single Family Residential, Residential Urban Villages, Hub Urban Villages Generally surrounded by residences, small commercial, non‐ arterial streets Contributes to planning area Usable Open Space requirement No, unless it exceeds 0.25 acres Built environment Percent developed 70‐100% Assets (desired) Benches Plaza or grassy area for informal activity (no

5 Improved paths sports field) Assets (optional) Designed Play area Landscape Public art Lighting for safety Viewpoint (rare) Picnic table Parking Street Natural Environment Natural Area None Environmental Benefits Green stormwater infrastructure, native plants Programs Programming (desired) None Programming (optional) Small community gatherings Geographic range of users Immediate neighborhood – less than ¼ mile in distance 4.3 DOWNTOWN PARK These are typically smaller developed sites located in Seattle’s Center City and other neighborhood centers. These areas provide a landscaped respite from busy downtown streets and often offer places to sit and space for performers and vendors. The 2006 Seattle Downtown Parks & Public Spaces Task Force report identifies 24 downtown parks in three categories: 1) downtown destination parks, which are “signature parks of interest to the broad community”; 2) downtown neighborhood parks, where “neighborhood involvement in activities and programming…is most appropriate;” and 3) small public spaces or beauty spots, which are “small islands within the urban environment that present opportunities to enhance the city’s character and identity, and the public’s enjoyment of downtown, but are not large enough for substantial park facilities.” Physical Size Between 0.1 and 5 acres Setting The 2006 Downtown Parks & Public Spaces Task Force Report defines “downtown” as the area bounded by South Park to the north, the International District to the south and Interstate 5 to the east. This document currently reflects those boundaries, although in the future the area defined “downtown” may shift as the city changes Generally surrounded by commercial buildings Contributes to planning area Only those over 10,000 square feet Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed 100% Assets (desired) Benches Plaza or level grassy area for informal Improved paths activity (no sports field) Designed landscapes Lighting for safety Assets (optional) Picnic tables Public art Play area Stage Off‐leash Area Parking Street, none Natural Environment Natural Area None Environmental Benefits Possible green stormwater infrastructure, native plants Programs Programming (desired) None Programming (optional) Buskers, food vendors (carts), small concerts, special events Geographic range of users Immediate business community, downtown visitors and residents, tourists 6 4.4 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK Neighborhood parks are larger than pocket parks and serve the surrounding neighborhood for multiple uses. Typical park development may include play areas, small fields, benches, picnic tables, and improved paths. Physical Size Between 0.25 and 9 acres Setting Single Family Residential, Residential Urban Villages, Hub Urban Villages Generally surrounded by residences, small businesses, small or arterial streets Contributes to planning area Yes Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed 30‐100% Assets (desired) Benches Level grassy area for informal Designed landscape activity Improved paths Picnic tables Play area Assets (optional) Basketball court Public art Boat launch Sports fields (up to one) Comfort station Stage Garden Tennis courts Lighting for safety Wading pool Picnic shelter or small Viewpoint shelter house Off‐leash Area

Parking Generally just street parking; may have off‐street parking Natural Environment Natural Area May have natural area, creek, lake Environmental Benefits Green stormwater infrastructure, native plants, habitat (if natural area), CO2 reduction Programs Programming (desired) None Programming (optional) Light scheduling for athletic teams, community gatherings, small concerts Geographic range of users Surrounding neighborhood – between ¼ and ½ mile 4.5 COMMUNITY PARK A community park meets the recreational needs of several neighborhoods and may also preserve unique landscapes and open spaces. These parks serve multiple uses and provide recreational facilities and accommodate group activities not provided in neighborhood parks. Community park sites should be accessible by arterial and/or collector streets. Physical Size Between 5 and 60 acres Setting Single Family Residential, Residential Urban Villages, Hub Urban Villages Should be next to an arterial, institution, or natural area rather than surrounded by homes on all sides Contributes to planning area Yes Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed 25‐100% Assets (desired) Basketball court Lighting for safety Benches Picnic tables and shelters Comfort station Play area Designed landscape Sports field(s) 7 Improved paths Level grassy area for informal activity Assets (optional) Boat launch Pool Community Center Recreation complex (lighted sports Concessions fields with designated parking away Community or specialty from residences) garden Skatepark Lifeguarded beach Stage Lighting for specific Tennis courts facility use Wading pool Natural Area Viewpoint Off‐leash area Public art

Parking Off‐street parking Natural Environment Natural Area May have natural area, creek, lake Environmental Benefits Green stormwater infrastructure, native plants, habitat (if natural area), CO2 reduction Programs Programming (desired) Community gatherings Programming (optional) Scheduled for athletic teams, small concerts, naturalist activities, food vendors (cart) Geographic range of users Several surrounding neighborhoods – between 1/2 and 3 miles; citywide if park contains a recreation complex 4.6 RECREATION AREA Recreation areas supplement neighborhood and community parks, serving broader citywide recreation needs. Each of these parks contains various assets, often for active recreation, and is programmed accordingly. Many also have designated natural areas. Restroom facilities and off‐street parking are generally provided for users. Physical Size Between 20 and 500 acres Setting Single Family Residential, Residential Urban Villages Accessible via public transit and urban trail system and arterial streets Usually next to an arterial, commercial building, other institution, greenspace, or waterfront, rather than surrounded by residences on all sides Contributes to planning area Yes Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed 20‐100% Assets (desired) Benches Lighting for safety Comfort station Picnic tables and shelters Designed landscape Play area Improved paths Stage Level grassy area for informal activity Assets (optional) Administration Building Recreation complex (lighted sports Basketball court fields with designated parking away Boat launch from residences) Community Center Sports field(s) Concessions Skatepark Lifeguarded beach Tennis court 8 Lighting for specific Unique garden areas or conservatory facility use Wading pool Off‐leash area Viewpoint Natural area Pool

Parking Multiple off‐street parking lots to allow for access to different parts of the park Natural Environment Natural Area Yes – forest, lake, creek, riparian area Environmental Benefits Green stormwater infrastructure, native plants, habitat, riparian corridor (possible), CO2 reduction Programs Programming (desired) Community gatherings Programming (optional) Scheduled for athletic teams, concerts, special sporting events, large special events, nature programs, fairs Geographic range of users Citywide, regional, tourists

4.7 NATURAL AREA/ GREENBELT Natural Areas are park sites established for the protection and stewardship of wildlife, habitat and other natural systems support functions. Some natural areas are accessible for low‐ impact use. Minimal infrastructure may include access and signage, where it will not adversely impact habitat or natural systems functions. Larger natural areas may have small sections developed to serve a community park function. Large Natural Area/Greenbelts may be divided into subareas based on vegetation, habitat, restoration status, wildlife area designation, recreation use area, etc. in order to better differentiate resource needs and use priorities. Physical Size Any Setting Where tracts of undeveloped land are available. Natural areas may include, but are not limited to, forest, meadows, riparian areas, beaches, tidelands and wetlands. Non‐accessible natural areas are generally found on steep slopes or in riparian zones or wetlands. Natural areas often serve as a buffer between incompatible land uses. See 1993 Greenspaces Policy (Resolution 28653) for details about natural areas. Contributes to planning area Only parks with usable open space over 10,000 square feet Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed Limited to infrastructure for support services Assets (desired) None (Parks Design Standard 02900‐01 “Site Restoration of Natural Areas” shall apply) Assets (optional) Comfort station Play area (in more heavily Signage used natural Trails (internal and connecting with external areas such as urban trails) Carkeek and Viewpoint ) Environmental Learning Center Picnic tables Parking Street parking, off‐street parking for natural areas with more amenities Natural Environment 9 Natural Area Yes Environmental Benefits Green stormwater infrastructure, native plants, habitat, riparian corridor (if there is a creek or shoreline), erosion control Programs Programming (desired) Environmental education Programming (optional) Plant restoration service projects, research Geographic range of users Citywide, regional, tourists

4.8 BOULEVARDS/GREEN STREETS/TRAILS Boulevards, green streets and trails are linear parks that typically serve as an aesthetically‐pleasing transportation corridor. A boulevard is legally designated in SMC 15.02.046, defined as an extension or expansion of a dedicated street which continues to serve as a right‐of‐ way in addition to being park land. Many of Seattle’s boulevards are part of the Olmsted plan. Boulevards and green streets often provide safe pedestrian routes as well as recreation opportunities. Physical Size Any Setting Single Family Residential, Residential Urban Villages, Hub Urban Villages Along an arterial road In places with attractive views Contributes to planning area Those with usable open space over 10,000 square feet Usable Open Space requirement Built environment Percent developed 25‐100% Assets (desired) Designed landscape Regular street lighting Improved Path Assets (optional) Benches Play area Decorative lighting Public gathering place Flat grassy area for informal Viewpoint activity

Parking Street parking, off‐street parking Natural Environment Natural Area May have shoreline, riparian area Environmental Benefits Green stormwater infrastructure, native plants, riparian area, CO2 reduction Programs Programming (desired) None Programming (optional) None Geographic range of users Citywide, all travelers using the street

4.9 SPECIAL‐USE PARKS This category refers to stand‐alone parks that are designed to serve one particular use. Examples of parks that fit into this category include stand‐alone golf courses, marinas, boat ramps, and community or specialty gardens. These parks may serve a second or third use (e.g. picnic tables at a marina or walking paths at a golf course), but the primary use is prioritized with regard to design, maintenance and funding decisions.

For each special‐use park type, the descriptors will differ depending on industry standards and best practices for the 10 intended activity. For each type of special‐use park, a more detailed list of descriptors should be developed by a design expert in that particular field. Physical Size Whatever size is necessary for the intended use Setting Depends on intended use Contributes to planning area Usable Open Space requirement In some cases Built environment Percent developed 70‐100% Assets (desired) Depends on intended use Assets (optional) Depends on intended use Parking Depends on intended use Natural Environment Natural Area None Environmental benefits golf courses contribute to CO2 reduction, native plants, habitat, and green stormwater infrastructure; environmental benefits of other special‐use parks depends on development Programs Programming (desired) Depends on intended use Programming (optional) Depends on intended use Geographic range of users Citywide

5.0 RESPONSIBILITY

5.1 The Planning & Development Division (PDD) will be responsible for reviewing the Parks Classification System as a guideline as park development plans are reviewed for proposed improvements or changes in use.

5.2 The Parks Division will be responsible for reviewing the Parks Classification System as new maintenance procedures at a park site are considered.

5.3 As policies related to park programming options in different park types are considered, it will be the responsibility of the Recreation Division to review the Parks Classification System for policy guidance.

6.0 PROCEDURE Not applicable

6.1 Revisions to the Parks Classification System may be requested, including revisions to park category definitions and changes to the assigned category of a specific park. Requests should be made in writing to the Parks Superintendent.

The Parks Superintendent may confer with the chair of the Board of Park Commissioners on the revisions and the preferred public review process for requested revisions. The Parks Superintendent shall have final authority on changes to the policy and/or park classification assignments.

7.0 REFERENCES Not applicable

NAME Acres Address General Classification 11 12TH & E JAMES COURT 0.17 Pocket Park (future) 14TH AVENUE NW BOAT RAMP 0.64 4400 14th Ave NW Special Use Neighborhood Park 16TH & EAST HOWELL 0.40 (future) 2100 WESTLAKE 0.21 2100 WESTLAKE Pocket Park (future) 3001 E MADISON 0.34 3001 E Madison Natural Area 6TH AVENUE NW POCKET PARK (WHITTIER) 0.21 7605 6th Ave NW Pocket Park A. B. ERNST PARK 0.17 723 North 35th St Pocket Park Alaskan Way between BOULEVARD 2.20 Broad & Bay Boulevard ALBERT DAVIS PARK 1.19 12526 27th Ave NE Neighborhood Park 135.90 1702 Alki Ave SW Recreation Area ALKI PLAYGROUND 4.54 5817 SW Lander St Community Park ALVIN LARKINS PARK 0.65 E Pike St / 34th Ave E Neighborhood Park ANDOVER PLACE 0.19 4000 Beach Dr SW Pocket Park ARAPAHOE TRIANGLE 0.04 3431 Arapahoe Pl W Triangle ARROYOS NATURAL AREA 7.54 4120 SW Arroyo Dr Natural Area ATLANTIC STREET PARK 0.74 S Atlantic St / 21st Ave S Neighborhood Park B.F. DAY PLAYGROUND 2.36 4020 Fremont Ave N Neighborhood Park BAGLEY VIEWPOINT 0.14 2548 Delmar Dr E Pocket Park BAKER PARK ON CROWN HILL 0.41 8347 Mary Ave NW Neighborhood Park BALLARD COMMONS PARK 1.38 5701 22nd Ave NW Neighborhood Park 17th Ave. NW and NW BALLARD CORNERS PARK 0.23 62nd St. Neighborhood Park BALLARD PLAYGROUND 3.43 2644 NW 60th St Neighborhood Park Banner Way NE/4th & 5th BANNER WAY TRIANGLES 0.15 Ave NE Triangle BAR-S PLAYGROUND 4.24 6425 SW Admiral Way Neighborhood Park BAY VIEW PLAYGROUND 4.62 2614 24th Ave W Neighborhood Park BEACON HILL PLAYGROUND 2.96 1902 13th Ave S Neighborhood Park S Dearborn St / 11th Ave BEACON PLACE 0.25 S Natural Area 15th Ave NE / Cowen Pl BECK PLACE 0.14 NE Triangle BEER SHEVA PARK 8.70 8650 55th Ave S Neighborhood Park Bellevue Pl E / Bellevue BELLEVUE PLACE 1.24 Ave E Natural Area BELLTOWN COTTAGE PARK 0.17 2516 Elliott Ave Downtown Park BELLTOWN P-PATCH 0.17 2520 Elliott Ave Special Use Belmont Pl E / Belmont BELMONT PLACE 0.02 Ave E Triangle BELVEDERE PARK 1.67 3600 Admiral Way SW Neighborhood Park BELVOIR PLACE 0.41 3659 42nd Ave NE Neighborhood Park BENEFIT PLAYGROUND 2.37 9320 38th Ave S Neighborhood Park BENVENUTO VIEWPOINT 1.66 1401 23rd Ave S Neighborhood Park BERGEN PLACE 0.16 5420 22nd Ave NW Pocket Park BHY KRACKE PARK 1.53 1215 5th Ave N Neighborhood Park BITTER LAKE OPEN SPACE PARK 2.88 13035 Linden Ave N?? Natural Area BITTER LAKE PLAYFIELD 7.48 13035 Linden Ave N Community Park BLAINE PLACE 0.03 W Olympic Pl / 6th Ave W Triangle NW Blue Ridge Dr/NW BLUE RIDGE CIRCLE 0.10 Roundhill Triangle NW Milford Way / Radford BLUE RIDGE PLACES 0.20 Ave NW Triangle BOREN PARK 7.24 15th Ave E / E Olin Pl Neighborhood Park BOREN PLACE 0.03 / Boren Ave S Triangle Broadway / Boylston Ave BOYLSTON PLACE 0.00 E Triangle BRADNER GARDENS PARK 1.56 1722 Bradner Pl S Neighborhood Park 12 BRIGHTON PLAYFIELD 12.30 6000 39th Ave S Community Park Greenwood Ave N / N BROADVIEW PARK 0.10 122nd St Pocket Park BRYANT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND 3.09 4103 NE 65th St Neighborhood Park BULLITT LIFE ESTATE 1.58 1125 Harvard Ave E Neighborhood Park BURKE-GILMAN PLAYGROUND PARK 7.13 5201 Sand Point Way NE Neighborhood Park 3rd Ave NW to NE 145th BURKE-GILMAN TRAIL 79.39 St Boulevard 11.04 1700 Nagle Place Community Park California Ave SW / SW CALIFORNIA PLACE 0.24 Hill St Pocket Park CAMP LONG 54.54 5200 35th Ave SW Natural Area 176.53 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd Natural Area CARLETON CENTER 0.09 Triangle CARLETON HIGHLANDS 0.81 3298 Perkins Lane Neighborhood Park CASCADE PLACE 0.03 Palmer Ct NW Triangle CASCADE PLAYGROUND 2.03 333 Pontius Ave N Neighborhood Park CEDAR PARK 2.12 3737 NE 135TH St Neighborhood Park 700 South Cloverdale CESAR CHAVEZ PARK 0.17 Street Pocket Park CHARLES RICHEY SR 63rd Ave SW / Beach Dr VIEWPOINT 9.52 SW Neighborhood Park Beacon Ave S to Rainier CHEASTY BOULEVARD 19.34 Ave S Boulevard CHEASTY GREENSPACE 46.01 253 S McClellan St Natural Area CHEASTY GREENSPACE: MT VIEW 7.27 253 S McClellan St Natural Area Rainier Ave. S and Ithaca CHINOOK BEACH PARK 2.40 Pl. S Neighborhood Park CHRISTIE PARK 0.11 NE 43rd St / 9th Ave NE Pocket Park CITY HALL PARK 0.94 450 3rd Ave Downtown Park CLEVELAND PLAYFIELD 2.58 S Lucile St / 13th Ave S Neighborhood Park COE PLAY PARK 0.16 2420 7th Ave W Pocket Park COLLEGE STREET PARK 0.42 S College St / 29th Ave S Pocket Park 51st Ave SW / SW College COLLEGE STREET RAVINE 2.22 St Natural Area 1800 Lake 19.69 Blvd S Neighborhood Park COLMAN PLAYGROUND 2.80 1740 23rd Ave S Neighborhood Park COLUMBIA PARK 2.61 4721 Rainier Ave S Neighborhood Park COMMODORE PARK 4.51 3330 W Commodore Way Neighborhood Park CONDON WAY Interurban Ave S/Southctr CENTERSTRIP 0.55 Blv Boulevard CORLISS PLACE 0.15 N 50th St / Keystone Pl N Triangle CORMORANT COVE 1.97 3701 Beach Dr SW Neighborhood Park COTTAGE GROVE PARK 1.10 5206 26th Ave SW Neighborhood Park Queen Anne Ave. N and COUNTERBALANCE PARK 0.28 Roy St. Neighborhood Park COWEN PARK 8.44 5849 15th Ave NE Neighborhood Park CRESCENT PLACE 0.02 N 75th St / Orin Ct N Triangle CROWN HILL GLEN 0.36 8735 19th Ave NW Natural Area DAHL (WALDO J.) PLAYFIELD 14.47 7700 25th Ave NE Community Park Neighborhood Park DAKOTA PLACE PARK 0.34 4304 SW Dakota St (future) DAVID RODGERS PARK 9.40 2800 1st Ave W Neighborhood Park DEARBORN PARK 8.80 2919 S Brandon St Neighborhood Park Delridge Way SW & SW DELRIDGE AND MYRTLE 3.00 Myrtle St Natural Area DELRIDGE PLAYFIELD 14.01 4458 Delridge Way SW Community Park DEMONSTRATION GARDEN 0.60 4618 Bagley Ave N Neighborhood Park

13 Madrona Dr E / E Denny DENNY BLAINE LAKE PARK 0.19 Way Pocket Park 200 Lake Washington Blvd DENNY BLAINE PARK 0.56 E Neighborhood Park DENNY PARK 4.63 100 Dexter Ave N Downtown Park Westlake Ave / Denny DENNY PLAYFIELD 1.82 Way Neighborhood Park DISCOVERY PARK 512.00 3801 W Government Way Natural Area DISCOVERY PARK From W Ruffner St. north TIDELANDS 306.26 around Discovery Pk. Natural Area DR. BLANCHE LAVIZZO PARK 2.07 2100 S Jackson St Neighborhood Park DR. JOSE RIZAL PARK 9.57 1008 12th Ave S Community Park DUWAMISH HEAD GREENBELT 61.61 3600 Admiral Way SW Natural Area DUWAMISH WATERWAY PARK 1.49 7900 10th Ave S Neighborhood Park E.C. HUGHES PLAYGROUND 6.35 2805 SW Holden St Community Park EAST DUWAMISH GREENBELT 89.03 Natural Area EAST FERRY DOCK 1.09 1924 43rd Avenue East Community Park 6.83 2802 E Park Dr E Neighborhood Park 1400 Lake Washington EAST PORTAL VIEWPOINT 6.96 Blvd S Neighborhood Park EAST QUEEN ANNE PLAYGROUND 1.38 1912 Warren Ave N Neighborhood Park Eastlake Ave E / E EASTLAKE TRIANGLE 0.07 Prospect St Triangle Eastmont Way W / EASTMONT PLACE 0.03 Westmont Way W Triangle ELLA BAILEY PARK 2.44 2601 W Smith St. Neighborhood Park EMMA SCHMITZ MEMORIAL OVERLOOK 17.40 4503 Beach Dr SW Neighborhood Park ENDOLYNE PARK 0.12 49th Ave SW Triangle ERCOLINI PARK 0.54 4542 48th Ave SW Neighborhood Park FAIRMOUNT PARK 3.30 2627 39th Ave SW Natural Area FAIRMOUNT PLAYGROUND 5.26 5400 Fauntleroy Way SW Neighborhood Park 1.03 2900 Fairview Ave E. Neighborhood Park FAUNTLEROY CREEK RAVINE 0.19 9100 Fauntleroy Way SW Natural Area FAUNTLEROY PARK 31.89 3951 SW Barton St Natural Area Fauntleroy Way SW / 38th FAUNTLEROY PLACE 0.07 Ave SW Triangle FIREHOUSE MINI PARK 0.33 712 18th Ave Neighborhood Park FIRST HILL PARK 0.22 University St / Minor Ave E Pocket Park FLETCHER PLACE 0.06 57th Ave S / S Fletcher St Triangle FLO WARE PARK 0.49 28th Ave S / S Jackson St Neighborhood Park FRED HUTCHINSON PLAYGROUND 4.38 S Norfolk St / 59th Ave S Community Park 5.18 700 Seneca St Downtown Park FREMONT CANAL PARK 0.69 199 N Canal St Community Park FREMONT PEAK PARK 0.56 4351 Palatine NW Neighborhood Park 398 Lake Washington Blvd 17.26 S Natural Area FROULA PLAYGROUND 2.65 7200 12th Ave NE Neighborhood Park GARFIELD PLAYFIELD 8.55 23rd Ave / E Cherry St Community Park 21.35 2101 N Northlake Way Community Park AND PLAYFIELD 57.68 4316 S Genesee St Community Park GEORGETOWN PLAYFIELD 5.28 750 S Homer St Community Park Martin Luther King Jr Way GERBER PARK 0.16 / Pocket Park GILMAN PLAYGROUND 3.91 923 NW 54th St Neighborhood Park 14 99.27 8800 Seaview Ave NW Natural Area GRAND ARMY CEMETERY 2.86 1200 E Howe St Special Use PARK 323.70 7201 E Green Lake Dr N Recreation Area GREENWOOD PARK 2.53 602 North 87th Street Neighborhood Park GREENWOOD TRIANGLE 0.10 NW 55th St / 3rd Ave NW Triangle 26th Ave SW/ SW GREG DAVIS PARK 1.40 Brandon St Neighborhood Park PARK 16.87 1531 California Ave SW Natural Area HARRISON RIDGE GREENBELT 3.93 32nd Ave E / E John St Natural Area HARVARD- MILLER/ROANOKE ANNEX 0.15 2351 Broadway E Pocket Park HELENE MADISON POOL GROUNDS 4.21 13401 Meridian Ave N Neighborhood Park HERRINGS HOUSE PARK W Marginal Way SW & (Tulaltx) 15.24 SW Alaska Neighborhood Park HIAWATHA PLAYFIELD 12.08 2700 California Ave SW Community Park HIGH POINT PLAYFIELD 11.24 6920 34th Ave SW Community Park HIGHLAND DRIVE PARKWAY 0.08 Highland Dr / 2nd Ave N Triangle HIGHLAND PARK PLAYGROUND 6.35 1100 SW Cloverdale St Community Park HIGHLAND PLACE 0.04 Highland Dr / 1st Ave N Triangle HILLMAN P-PATCH 0.21 46th S / S Lucille Special Use 0.33 423 Maynard Ave S Downtown Park HING HAY PARK ADDITION 0.31 423 Maynard Ave S Downtown Park HITTS HILL PARK 3.15 5224 37th Ave South Natural Area HOMER HARRIS PARK 0.50 2401 E. Howell Street Neighborhood Park HOMEWOOD PARK 0.96 11725 Lake City Wy NE Neighborhood Park HORIUCHI PARK 0.29 156 Boren Ave. Pocket Park S Horton St/36th Ave-37th HORTON HILL CORRIDOR 0.30 Pl S Pocket Park HOWELL PARK 0.86 1740 E Howell Pl Neighborhood Park S Hanford St to S HUNTER BOULEVARD 1.17 Spokane St Boulevard HYDE PLACE 0.01 E Madison St / E Galer St Triangle E Howe St / Franklin Ave I-5 COLONNADE 8.55 E Special Use INTERBAY COMPLEX (contains GOLF COURSE and ATHLETIC FIELD) 47.73 2501 15th Ave W Recreation Area INTERBAY P-PATCH 1.91 2501 15th Ave W Special Use INTERLAKEN PARK 51.72 2451 Delmar Drive E Natural Area INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS PARK 0.23 700 S Lane St Downtown Park INVERNESS RAVINE PARK 2.71 8619 45th Ave NE Natural Area GOLF COURSE 160.57 1100 NE 135th St Special Use JEFFERSON COMPLEX (includes , GOLF COURSE) 145.99 4051 Beacon Ave S Recreation Area PARK 2.31 2400 S Massachusetts St. Neighborhood Park JOHN C. LITTLE, SR. PARK 5.76 6961 37th Av S Neighborhood Park JUDGE CHARLES M. STOKES OVERLK 5.22 S Judkins St / 20th Ave S Neighborhood Park JUDKINS PARK AND PLAYFIELD 11.72 2150 S Norman St Community Park 42nd Ave SW / SW Alaska JUNCTION PLAZA PARK 0.16 St Pocket Park (future) KATIE BLACKS GARDEN 0.65 S Atlantic St / 12th Ave S Pocket Park KERRY PARK (FRANKLIN PLACE) 0.31 211 W Highland Dr Neighborhood Park KERRY PARK AND 1.26 213 W Highland Dr Neighborhood Park 15 VIEWPOINT KEYSTONE PLACE 0.22 N 57th St / Keystone Pl N Pocket Park KILBOURNE PARK 0.66 9131 California Ave SW Natural Area 14.11 899 W Olympic Pl Community Park KINNEAR PLACE 0.09 Queen Anne Ave/W QA Dr Triangle KIWANIS RAVINE PARK 16.22 34th Ave W / W McCord Pl Natural Area KIWANIS RAVINE OVERLOOK 0.30 36th Ave W / Ohman Pl Natural Area 1.01 221 6th Ave S Downtown Park KUBOTA GARDENS 19.36 9817 55th Ave S Special Use KUBOTA GARDENS Between 51th & 55th Ave NATURAL AREA 16.22 S Natural Area LAKE CITY MEMORIAL 31st Ave NE / Lake City TRIANGLE 0.01 Way Triangle Lake City Way / NE 125th LAKE CITY PARK 0.17 St Pocket Park LAKE CITY PLAYGROUND 2.78 2750 NE 125th St Neighborhood Park LAKE PEOPLE PARK 3110 South Bradford (XACUA'BS) 0.53 Street Neighborhood Park Westlake Ave N & Aloha LAKE UNION PARK 9.05 St / Downtown Park LAKE WASHINGTON Montlake Blvd to Seward BOULEVARD 136.22 Park Boulevard Rainier Ave S/68th St to LAKERIDGE PARK 35.43 Cornell Natural Area LAKERIDGE PLAYGROUND 4.30 10145 Rainier Ave S Neighborhood Park LAKEVIEW PARK 4.50 340 37th Ave E Neighborhood Park 0.00 1042 Lakeview Blvd E Triangle LAKEWOOD PLAYGROUND 1.97 5013 S Angeline St Neighborhood Park Cascadia Ave S / LAKEWOOD TRIANGLE 0.12 Lakewood Ave S Triangle LAMBERT PLACE 0.03 38th Ave E / E Madison St Triangle S Horton St, Sierra Dr S to LANDING PARKWAY 0.36 LWBl Triangle LAURELHURST PLAYFIELD 13.23 4544 NE 41st St Community Park 46th Ave NE/E Laurelhurst LAURELHURST TRIANGLE 0.02 Dr NE Triangle LAWTON PARK 9.51 3843 26th Ave W Community Park 12.62 201 Lakeside Ave S Community Park LESCHI PARK AND SOUTH MOORAGE 2.87 201 Lakeside Ave S Community Park LESCHI-LAKE DELL NATURAL AREA 3.41 3525 E Terrace St Natural Area LEWIS PARK 3.76 1120 15th Ave S Natural Area LICTON SPRINGS PARK 7.55 9536 Ashworth Ave N Neighborhood Park 127.20 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW Recreation Area LINDEN ORCHARD PARK 0.33 N 67th St / Linden Av N Neighborhood Park LITTLE BROOK PARK 0.89 14043 32nd Ave NE Neighborhood Park LLANDOVER WOODS GREENSPACE 9.09 NW 145th St / 3rd Ave NW Natural Area LONGFELLOW CREEK SW Graham St / Delridge GREENSPACE 56.08 Way SW Natural Area LOWMAN BEACH PARK 4.09 7017 Beach Dr SW Neighborhood Park LOYAL HEIGHTS PLAYFIELD 6.68 2101 NW 77th St Community Park LYNN STREET MINI PARK 0.01 E Lynn St / Fairview Ave E Pocket Park MACLEAN PARK 1.02 1920 Taylor Ave North Neighborhood Park MADISON PARK 8.28 2300 43rd Ave E Community Park MADISON PARK NORTH BEACH 4.49 43rd Ave E, north of 2300 Neighborhood Park MADRONA BRIAR PATCH 0.17 Madrona Dr / E Pine St Pocket Park 33.21 853 Lake Washington Blvd Natural Area MADRONA PLAYGROUND 1.77 3211 E Spring St Neighborhood Park 16 MADRONA RAVINE 0.58 E Spring St Natural Area W Emerson St to W Howe MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD 52.95 St Boulevard Dartmouth Ave W / W MAGNOLIA GREENBELT 2.74 Howe St Natural Area MAGNOLIA PARK 11.72 1461 Magnolia Blvd W Community Park MAGNOLIA TIDELANDS W Ruffner to Elliott Bay PARK 176.13 Marina Natural Area MAPLE LEAF COMMUNITY NE 103rd St, east of 5th GARDEN 0.37 Ave NE Special Use MAPLE LEAF PLAYGROUND 5.58 1020 NE 82nd St Community Park MAPLE SCHOOL RAVINE 7.43 S Orcas St / 18th Ave S Natural Area MAPLE WOOD PLAYFIELD 15.78 4801 Corson Ave S Community Park MARRA-DESIMONE PARK 8.68 9026 4th Avenue South Special Use 7th Ave W / W Highland 0.78 Dr Neighborhood Park MARTHA WASHINGTON PARK 9.58 6612 57th Ave S Neighborhood Park MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 2200 Martin Luther King Jr MEMORIAL 4.39 Way Neighborhood Park 22nd Ave NW / Ballard MARVINS GARDEN 0.10 Ave NW Pocket Park 21.95 9300 51st Ave NE Community Park MAYFAIR PARK 0.99 2600 2nd Ave N Neighborhood Park S McClellan St / 16th Ave MCCLELLAN PLACE 0.01 S Triangle MCCURDY (HORACE) PARK 1.35 E Hamlin St & E Park Dr E Neighborhood Park E Prospect St/Lake Wash MCGILVRA BOULEVARD 0.51 Blvd E Boulevard MCGILVRA PLACE 0.06 E Madison St / Pike St Triangle Stewart St / Westlake Ave MCGRAW SQUARE 0.01 N Downtown Park/Triangle MEADOWBROOK PLAYFIELD 19.54 10533 35th Ave NE Community Park ME-KWA-MOOKS NATURAL AREA 5.10 4100 Aikins Ave SW Natural Area ME-KWA-MOOKS PARK 17.26 4503 Beach Dr SW Neighborhood Park MERIDIAN PLAYGROUND 6.74 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Neighborhood Park MILLER TRIANGLE 0.19 E Thomas St / 20th Ave E Triangle MINERAL SPRINGS PARK 3.97 1500 N 105th Street Neighborhood Park MOCK CREEK RAVINE 1.01 NE 97th St / 35th Ave NE Natural Area Montlake Blvd E / E MONTLAKE BOULEVARD 0.26 Hamlin St Boulevard 26.06 1618 E Calhoun St Community Park California Ave SW and MORGAN JUNCTION 0.19 SW Eddy Pocket Park MOUNT BAKER S McClellan St/Rainier BOULEVARD 3.60 Ave S Boulevard 21.87 2521 Lake Park Dr S Neighborhood Park MOUNT CLAIRE PARK 1.05 2534 Mount Claire Dr S Neighborhood Park MT BAKER RIDGE VIEWPOINT 0.12 1411 31st Avenue South Pocket Park 4.81 3130 Alaskan Way W Downtown Park SW Admiral Way / NANTES PARK 0.32 Garlough Ave SW Pocket Park NATHAN HALE PLAYFIELD 5.65 10750 30th Ave NE Community Park NE 60TH STREET PARK 0.33 5th Ave NE / NE 60th St Pocket Park NORAS WOODS 0.35 720 29th Ave Pocket Park NORTH BEACH PARK 8.24 24th Ave NW / NW 90th St Natural Area NORTH BEACH RAVINE: 30TH NW NA 0.90 9100 28th Ave NW Natural Area NORTH BEACH RAVINE: NW 90TH NA 0.47 9100 28th Ave NW Natural Area NORTH PASSAGE POINT 0.80 600 NE Northlake Way Neighborhood Park 17 PARK NORTHACRES PARK 20.67 12718 1st Ave NE Community Park NORTHEAST QUEEN ANNE Dexter Way N, Lynn St- GREENBELT 9.70 Wheeler Natural Area NORTHGATE COMMUNITY CENTER GROUNDS 2.36 10510 5th Ave NE Neighborhood Park NORTHGATE PARK 1.18 105th & 5th Ave. NE Neighborhood Park Waterway 14 / Northlake NORTHLAKE PARK 0.04 Way Pocket Park NW 60TH STREET VIEWPOINT 0.12 6001 Seaview Avenue NW Pocket Park Occidental Ave S / S Main OCCIDENTAL SQUARE 0.61 St Downtown Park Tideland, Ell By Marina- OPEN WATER PARK 14.04 Term 90 Special Use ORCHARD STREET RAVINE 1.57 39th SW / SW Orchard St Natural Area OTHELLO PLAYGROUND 7.56 4351 S Othello St Neighborhood Park OXBOW PARK 0.81 6400 Corson Ave S Neighborhood Park PARK HOME CIRCLE 0.06 Park Rd NE / 21st Ave NE Triangle Magnolia Blvd W to PARKMONT PLACE 0.21 Viewmont Wy Triangle PARSONS GARDENS 0.44 650 W Highland Dr Special Use PELLY PLACE NATURAL AREA 1.03 6762 Murray Ave SW Natural Area PENDLETON MILLER PLAYFIELD 7.56 400 19th Ave E Community Park PEPPIS PLAYGROUND 2.29 3233 E Spruce St Neighborhood Park PICARDO (RAINIE) P-PATCH 2.93 8033 26th Ave NE Special Use PIERS 62 AND 63 2.03 1951 Alaska Way Downtown Park 20th Ave SW / SW PIGEON POINT 30.09 Genesee St Natural Area PINEHURST PLAYGROUND 1.26 12029 14th Ave NE Neighborhood Park 19th Ave NE & NE 117th PINEHURST POCKET PARK 0.19 NE Pocket Park PIONEER SQUARE 0.32 100 Downtown Park/Triangle PIPERS CREEK NATURAL AREA 9.34 NW 120th St / 6th Ave NW Natural Area PLUM TREE PARK 0.33 1717 26th Ave Neighborhood Park PLYMOUTH PILLARS PARK 0.68 Boren Ave / Pike St Neighborhood Park 352 Martin Luther King Jr POWELL BARNETT PARK 4.36 Way Neighborhood Park PRATT PARK 5.46 1800 S Main St Community Park PREFONTAINE PLACE 0.04 3rd Ave / Yesler Way Downtown Park/Triangle PRENTIS I. FRAZIER PARK 0.37 401 24th Ave E Neighborhood Park PRITCHARD ISLAND BEACH 13.41 8400 55th Ave S Community Park 23rd Ave SW / SW PUGET BOULEVARD 5.94 Hudson St Boulevard PUGET CREEK 19th SW, Brandon to Holly GREENSPACE 6.43 St Natural Area PUGET PARK 21.95 1900 SW Dawson St Natural Area PUGET RIDGE PLAYGROUND 0.14 21st SW & Croft Pl SW Pocket Park 30.24 Encircles Queen Anne Hill Boulevard QUEEN ANNE BOWL PLAYFIELD 5.59 2806 3rd Ave W Community Park RAINBOW POINT 0.79 NE Banner Pl / NE 75th St Pocket Park RAINIER BEACH PLAYFIELD 9.47 8802 Rainier Ave S Community Park RAINIER PLACE 0.01 NW 53rd St / 2nd Ave NW Triangle RAINIER PLAYFIELD 9.49 3700 S Alaska St Community Park E Greenlake Wy to 22nd RAVENNA BOULEVARD 7.55 NE Boulevard 49.93 5520 Ravenna Ave NE Community Park NE 54th St / NE Ravenna RAVENNA PARK TRIANGLE 0.06 Blvd Triangle 18 RAVENNA RAVINE 0.97 NE 58th St / 20th Ave NE Natural Area RAVENNA WOODS 1.15 4633 Ravenna Ave NE Natural Area RAVENNA-ECKSTEIN PARK 3.30 6535 Ravenna Ave NE Neighborhood Park REGRADE PARK 0.30 2251 3rd Ave Downtown Park RIVERVIEW PLAYFIELD 42.26 7226 12th Ave SW Community Park ROANOKE PARK 2.51 950 E Roanoke St Neighborhood Park ROANOKE STREET MINI E Roanoke St / Fairview PARK 0.25 Ave E Pocket Park Eastlake Ave E / E ROGERS PLAYGROUND 1.92 Roanoke St Neighborhood Park ROSS PLAYGROUND 2.35 4320 4th Ave NW Neighborhood Park ROXHILL PARK 13.40 9244 29th Ave SW Community Park SACAJAWEA PLAYGROUND 2.60 1726 NE 94th St Neighborhood Park SALMON BAY PARK 2.82 2001 NW Canoe Pl Neighborhood Park 1400 Martin Luther King Jr SAM SMITH PARK 21.54 Way S Community Park SANDEL PLAYGROUND 3.72 9053 1st Ave NW Neighborhood Park 57th Ave SW / SW SCHMITZ BOULEVARD 2.39 Stevens St Boulevard SCHMITZ PRESERVE PARK 53.05 5551 SW Admiral Way Natural Area SEACREST PARK (includes Don Armeni boat ramp) 16.26 1660 Harbor Ave SW Recreation Area 11399 Seola Beach Dr SEOLA BEACH GREENBELT 0.54 SW Natural Area 11399 Seola Beach Dr SEOLA PARK 14.11 SW Natural Area 5898 Lake Washington 294.07 Blvd S Natural Area SIERRA PLACE 0.01 S Horton St / Sierra Drive Triangle W Galer St., West of SMITH COVE PARK 4.44 Magnolia Bridge Neighborhood Park SOLSTICE PARK 7.17 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW Neighborhood Park SOUNDVIEW PLAYFIELD 10.51 1590 NW 90th St Community Park SOUNDVIEW TERRACE 0.30 2500 11th Ave W Neighborhood Park SOUTH DAY STREET PARK 3.89 1400 Lakeside Ave S Neighborhood Park SOUTH PARK MEADOW 0.99 9100 8th Ave S Neighborhood Park SOUTH PARK PLAYGROUND 5.55 738 S Sullivan St Community Park SOUTH PASSAGE POINT PARK 0.89 3320 Fuhrman Ave. E Neighborhood Park SPRING STREET MINI PARK 0.33 E Spring St / 15th Ave Neighborhood Park SPRUCE STREET MINI PARK 0.73 160 21st Ave Neighborhood Park E of Lkview Blvd ST MARKS GREENBELT 3.65 E,Hghlnd-Blaine Natural Area STANLEY SAYRES 3808 Lake Washington MEMORIAL PARK 22.21 Blvd S Special Use Beacon Ave S / 17th Ave STEVENS PLACE 0.19 S Triangle STEVENS TRIANGLE 0.07 Dorffel Dr E / E John St Triangle STURGUS PARK 2.11 904 Sturgus Ave S Neighborhood Park S Roxbury / Sturtevant Av STURTEVANT RAVINE 2.81 S Natural Area SUMMIT AVE E AND E JOHN ST (CAPITOL HILL PARK) 0.22 not constructed yet Pocket Park (future) Belmont Ave E / Bellevue SUMMIT PLACE 0.02 Pl E Triangle SUNNYSIDE AVE N BOAT RAMP 0.54 2301 NE Northlake Way Special Use SUNSET HILL PARK 2.70 7531 34th Ave NW Neighborhood Park SUNSET PLACE 0.11 1st Ave NW / NW 52nd St Natural Area SW QUEEN ANNE W Emerson St / 36th Ave GREENBELT 12.56 W Natural Area T.T. MINOR PLAYGROUND 0.17 17th Ave E / E Union St Neighborhood Park TAEJON PARK 3.67 1144 Sturgus Ave S Natural Area 19 TASHKENT PARK 0.47 511 Boylston Ave E Pocket Park E Newton St / Fairview TERRY PETTUS PARK 0.86 Ave E Neighborhood Park S Thayer St / Waters Ave THAYER PLACE 0.08 S Triangle THOMAS STREET MINI PARK 0.25 306 Bellevue Ave E Pocket Park Thorndyke Ave W / THORNDYKE PARK 1.37 Magnolia Way W Neighborhood Park THORNTON CREEK NA: 25TH/95TH 2.17 NE 95th St / 27th Ave NE Natural Area THORNTON CREEK NA: MAPLE CREEK 1.07 NE 91st St / 40th Ave NE Natural Area THORNTON CREEK NA: NE 100 St / Ravenna Av RAVENNA AVE 4.00 NE Natural Area THORNTON CREEK NA: SAND POINT 2.49 NE 95th / Sandpoint Way Natural Area THORNTON CREEK NATURAL AREA 2.06 13002 10th Ave Natural Area THORNTON CREEK PARK #1 7.83 NE 130th / 10th Ave NE Natural Area THORNTON CREEK PARK #2 14.33 NE 104th St / 5th Av NE Natural Area THORNTON CREEK PARK #6 6.58 NE 106th / 9th Ave NE Natural Area THORNTON CREEK: VICTORY CREEK 0.23 1039 NE 108th St Natural Area THYME PATCH PARK 0.11 2853 NW 58th St Pocket Park 0.04 5th Ave / Downtown Park/Triangle TROLLEY HILL PARK 0.87 5th North & Blaine St Neighborhood Park TRUDY'S TRIANGLE 0.25 ? Triangle TWELFTH AVENUE SOUTH VIEWPOINT 1.07 12th Ave S / S Forest St Neighborhood Park TWELFTH WEST AND W HOWE PARK 1.13 12th Ave W / W Howe St Neighborhood Park UNION BAY BOGLANDS #1 1.17 ? Natural Area UNION BAY BOGLANDS #2 0.19 ? Natural Area UNION STATION SQUARE 0.04 Jackson St / 3rd Ave S Downtown Park/Triangle Vassar Ave NE / Ann UNIVERSITY CIRCLE 0.19 Arbor Ave NE Triangle UNIVERSITY LAKE SHORE NE 125th St / Riviera Pl PLACE 0.15 NE Pocket Park UNIVERSITY PLAYGROUND 2.75 9th Ave NE / NE 50th St Neighborhood Park URSULA JUDKINS VIEWPOINT 2.44 W Galer St Neighborhood Park VAN ASSELT PLAYGROUND 9.03 7200 Beacon Ave S Community Park 0.79 2001 Western Ave Downtown Park VICTORY CREEK PARK 0.99 1060 NE Northgate Way Pocket Park VICTORY HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND 1.57 1737 NE 106th St Neighborhood Park VIEW RIDGE PLAYFIELD 9.13 4408 NE 70th St Community Park 151 Lake Washington Blvd VIRETTA PARK 1.84 E Neighborhood Park 48.31 1247 15th Ave E Community Park VOLUNTEER PARKWAY 2.48 14th Ave E to Roy St Boulevard WALLINGFORD PLAYFIELD 4.49 4219 Wallingford Ave N Neighborhood Park WARD SPRINGS PARK 0.34 371 Ward St Neighborhood Park WARREN G. 312.56 7400 Sand Point Way NE Recreation Area WASHINGTON PARK AND 2300 Arboretum Drive ARBORETUM 164.39 East Natural Area WATERFRONT PARK 3.92 1301 Alaskan Way Downtown Park WATERWAY 19 1.87 2119 N Northlake Way Neighborhood Park WEBSTER PARK 0.81 3014 NW 67th St Neighborhood Park 20 WEDGWOOD SQUARE 0.07 31st Ave NE / NE 82nd St Triangle WEST DUWAMISH GREENBELT 163.78 5400 W Marginal Wy SW Natural Area WEST EWING MINI PARK 0.42 W Ewing St / 3rd Ave W Pocket Park WEST MAGNOLIA PLAYFIELD 15.26 2518 34th Ave W Community Park WEST MONTLAKE PARK 2.82 2815 W Park Dr E Neighborhood Park WEST QUEEN ANNE PLAYFIELD 6.16 150 W Blaine St Community Park

WEST SEATTLE COMPLEX (includes GOLF COURSE, WEST SEATTLE STADIUM, ROTARY VIEWPOINT) 165.48 4600 35th Ave SW Recreation Area WESTCREST PARK 108.67 9000 8th Ave SW Natural Area Westlake Ave / Halladay WESTLAKE GREENBELT 1.43 St Natural Area 0.10 401 Pine St Downtown Park 0.01 1900 Westlake Ave N Downtown Park/Triangle WILLIAM GROSE PARK 0.41 1814 30th Ave E Pocket Park WILLIAMS PLACE 0.13 15th Ave E / E John St Pocket Park WOLF CREEK RAVINE NATURAL AREA 1.49 3rd Ave N / Lynn St Natural Area 98.10 Aurora Ave N / N 59th St Recreation Area YORK PARK 0.25 3650 Renton Ave South Pocket Park YORK PLAYGROUND 0.69 3327 34th Ave S Neighborhood Park

Verbal Briefing/Discussion Mr. Shiosaki introduced himself and reviewed the changes made in the draft policy since the October 8 Board review, and pointed out changes made as a result of the Board’s previous discussion. He noted that the public has also submitted good comments, and added that this is a living document and will continue changing over time. The policy has been changed to reflect the acreage of both Green Lake itself, as well as its shoreline, as suggested by the Green Lake Community Council.

He next reviewed why the policy is being proposed. Goal #1.A.1 of the Department’s Five-year Strategic Action Plan (SAP) reads “create and adopt a consistent land classification system that defines appropriate uses to identify the capacity of each land resource.” This is an important goal. Commissioner Ramels agreed and noted that the Board has reviewed seven policies for the Parks Department this year. Mr. Shiosaki noted that the remaining issue is the park classification “recreation” and explained that recreation may be both passive and active ─ the meaning can be lost in the Board’s discussions of the policy.

Commissioner Kostka asked Mr. Shiosaki to review how the public was notified of this new policy. Mr. Shiosaki answered that this hearing before the Board of Park Commissioners is the initial outreach. It is difficult to hold public meetings to develop the Department’s policies and to get the public to attend such meetings. The policy will next be presented at public meetings as projects come forward and are being discussed. Commissioner Kostka asked if the draft policy will be sent to the public before the Park Board votes on a recommendation to the Superintendent and Mr. Shiosaki stated that it will not.

Commissioner Kostka noted the Friends of Green Lake Park has requested the map to show the designation of Green Lake. Mr. Shiosaki agreed that this would be changed in the future. She also requested that a good appendix be included in the classification. Deputy Superintendent Williams agreed with the appendix and suggested that a geographic information system (GIS) may also be included. Commissioner Kostka next requested the Department to reconsider the classification of “recreation.”

Commissioner Keith asked why the public will care about this new policy ─ what does the policy allow or restrict? Mr. Shiosaki responded that the policy will help determine park expectations for park users, as well as helping to determine long-term programming and levels of maintenance. Commissioner Keith noted that some parks are vastly different, yet have the same classification. She pointed out that Golden Gardens, a

21 popular park [bordering Elliott Bay], is classified as a “natural area.” Mr. Shiosaki responded that it is designated as a “natural area” due to its expanse of shoreline.

Commissioner Holme understands that this initial policy is a planning document and asked what are the pros and cons of having only nine categories or of adding sub-categories. Mr. Shiosaki answered that the policy is designed for use as a planning document; adding sub-categories initially can make it so specific that it becomes difficult to use as a planning tool.

Commissioner Barber agrees with Commissioner Kostka about re-visiting the classification of “recreation.” He believes that the public consider most parks “neighborhood” parks. However, there are two sites that, in his view, are clearly “recreation” centers: Interbay Playfield and West Seattle Stadium. If this is a planning document, was it a conscious planning decision to make those parks that are classified as “recreation” into future recreation centers? Mr. Shiosaki answered that is not the intent and that many parks on the list are designated as “recreation.” Commissioner Barber believes that the designated classifications do not seem to hold true when applied to some of the parks.

Commissioner Adams believes the policy has the appropriate level of complexity and likes Section 6.1, which reads: “Revisions to the Parks Classification System may be requested, including revisions to park category definitions and changes to the assigned category of a specific park. Requests should be made in writing to the Parks Superintendent. The Parks Superintendent may confer with the chair of the Board of Park Commissioners on the revisions and the preferred public review process for requested revisions. The Parks Superintendent shall have final authority on changes to the policy and/or park classification assignments.”

Commissioner Kincaid noted that Ballard Commons is listed as a neighborhood park, yet it contains a skatedot. Mr. Shiosaki responded that skatedots are allowed in neighborhood parks.

Commissioner Kostka stated that both the Audubon Society and Friends of Green Lake urged the Department to protect wildlife habitat in this policy. She requested that the larger parks have multiple designations. Mr. Shiosaki responded that wildlife is included in the natural area designation and added that this could be a future sub-designation. Commissioner Ramels noted that Golden Gardens is designated a natural area, yet has a bathhouse and off-leash area, as well as the extensive shoreline.

Commissioner Kincaid noted that the three largest parks add lots of natural area and asked if they could be designated as “recreation/wildlife” areas. Mr. Shiosaki repeated that the policy aims to have broad designations to begin with. Whether to add sub-classifications/designations will be reviewed in the future.

Deputy Superintendent Williams stated that the current policy is “rigidly flexible” and can change down the line; however, the Department needs to start somewhere. This policy is really about measuring what the Department does and how much it takes to maintain a park. One step in this is a measurement by the type of park. This is just one step, with more to come, including a maintenance management system.

Commissioner Ramels compared the designations to zoning and realizes this is the first overlay of the policy. The nine categories are not exclusive and she believes it is way past time to develop this classification system. Commissioner Adams added that he hopes section 6.1 of the policy will help with future dialogue and determining where to go from here when developing a new park.

Commissioner Holme asked if the policy and designations will be available on the Department’s web pages as a tool to be used both by the public and Parks staff. Mr. Shiosaki agreed that it will be.

Commissioner Adams moved that the Board recommend the policy as presented. Commissioner Holme seconded.

22 Discussion: Commissioner Kostka doesn’t think the policy is yet where it needs to be. She asked that staff work on it further and bring back to the Board. Deputy Superintendent Williams believes that the draft policy is close to being final and asked the Board for a vote at this meeting. Commissioner Kostka repeated her concerns with the classification of “recreation” and asked the Department to send notification to all areas that have a park with that designation and have a public hearing to discuss this category. Commissioner Barber made a friendly amendment to ask that Parks staff have further analysis to reconsider the naming of the “recreation” classification and to determine whether there is another term for this group of parks. Commissioner Adams accepted the friendly amendment and Commissioner Holme seconded the motion as amended. Commissioner Kostka asked that the motion be clear that it does not ask that the policy be sent out to the public. Commissioner Kincaid asked the Department to consider a dual designation if it keeps the term “recreation.” Deputy Superintendent Williams agreed that the Department would explore this option in its reconsideration of the naming of the “recreation” classification, as requested in the amendment.

Commissioner Keith noted that there are no natural areas in the downtown parks and asked if it has to always be that way. Deputy Superintendent Williams and Mr. Shiosaki explained that the designations are given to the current parks in downtown Seattle and there are no natural areas located there. Although it is highly unlikely that future downtown parks will include a natural area, the current park classifications do not prevent one in the future. Commissioner Keith thinks that it is important to be clear on this. Mr. Shiosaki read the policy introduction and believes it clearly addresses this concern: “For each park type, the list of desired or optional assets or programming opportunities is not intended to be inclusive of all potential assets or programs.”

Commissioner Kostka moved to amend the motion to include adding notification of the sample of the “recreation” area community councils and holding another public hearing on this proposed designation. Commissioner Barber seconded. Commissioner Holme spoke against this motion. The policy was brought to the Board as a whole document and should not be segmented and broken into parts. The Board just held a public hearing on the policy. He disagreed with selecting one of the nine designations and soliciting input from a specific target group, and believes this would not be a good precedent for the Board to set. What would be the benefit of this, in terms of planning?

Commissioner Keith spoke for the amendment and requested that ─ in order to have adequate public engagement ─ the Department send the draft policy to all the Friends of park groups and community councils and ask for their feedback. The Department would then have performed due diligence in soliciting input. Why not give more time to this? At this point, the Board briefly discussed whether the motion should be tabled until a future meeting; however, the chair stated there is no emergency situation that warrants the tabling.

Commissioner Adams stated that he agrees with Commissioner Holmes on this second amendment and believes that interested parties had had an opportunity to comment. He is unsure what would be accomplished by holding another public hearing. Mr. Shiosaki noted that, while it may be all inclusive, the Board’s agenda is sent to many of the community councils. He added that the policy can be changed in the future and additional deliberations could be lengthy. Commissioner Ramels agreed and reminded the Board that it is advisory only to the Superintendent, who may or may not follow the Board’s recommendation. She believes this discussion has become far too complicated for the Board’s role.

She asked that the Board vote on Commissioner Kostka’s amendment as a separate motion to read “include adding notification to a sample of the area community councils where the park was designated “recreation” and holding another public hearing on this proposed designation. Commissioner Barber seconded” and the Board agreed to the chair’s request. The vote was taken with Commissioners Barber, Keith, and Kostka voting in favor. Commissioner Kincaid abstained. Commissioners Adams and Holme voted against. The chair only votes to make or break a tie and in this case, voted against the amendment creating a tie. Motion failed.

23 The Board next voted on Commissioner Barber’s amendment to ask that Parks staff have further analysis to reconsider the naming of the “recreation” classification and to determine whether there is another term for this group of parks (Commissioner Adams accepted the amendment and Commissioner Holme seconded it.) The vote was taken with six commissioners voting in favor. The chair did not vote. Motion carried.

The Board next voted on the original motion, including Commissioner Barber’s amendment. The final motion reads as follows: moved that the Board recommend the policy as presented and ask that Parks staff have further analysis to reconsider the naming of the “recreation” classification and to determine whether there is another term for this group of parks. Five commissioners voted in favor: Adams, Barber, Holme, Keith and Kincaid. Commissioner Kostka voted against. The chair did not vote. Motion carried.

Commissioners thanked Mr. Shiosaki for the briefing and the discussion.

Briefing: Athletic Field Closures for Maintenance Dennis Cook, Athletics Manager, presented a briefing on the closure of grass athletic fields for maintenance. No action is requested from the Board. Prior to this meeting, Commissioners received a written briefing which was posted on the Board’s web page and is included in these minutes.

Written Briefing Requested Board Action This is an informational briefing on the closure of grass athletic fields for maintenance. In order to improve public notification of closures, Parks and Recreation plans to brief the Board of Park Commissioners each fall about upcoming field closures.

Program Description Seattle Parks and Recreation has developed a systematic grass turf field renovation program. The aim of the program is to provide safe athletic venues, while limiting the impact on field users and providing predictability about future field closures. There are three elements to the program:

1. Providing adequate and properly maintained turf athletic fields; 2. Identifying turf fields that will benefit from renovation; and 3. Notifying the public about planned closures.

Issues Athletic fields are heavily scheduled due to high use and demand. The frequency of use both restricts preventative maintenance opportunities and contributes to field degradation. Grass turf reconstruction needs to be done in the optimal growing season of early fall and early spring in order to allow seeds to gestate and take hold. The optimal growing times intersect with high user demand – thus continuing to contribute to worsening conditions.

Citizen Concerns: The public has expressed concerns about the limited field availability during the fall. When a field is closed for maintenance, re-assigned fields are generally not comparable to the closed field, and the same amount of scheduled time is usually not available. Teams want to stay in close proximity to their previously scheduled field when moved due to field closure, and this may not be possible. Additional concerns have been expressed about the need for more notification when a field is to be closed.

Parks and Recreation is updating the field closure process to address these concerns. The Parks Division will provide the Athletic Field Scheduling Office written notice of scheduled closures for minor field repairs one week in advance. The Park Resources Manager will send a written notice for field closures sixty days before

24 the start of major turf field renovation. Major construction will be determined by the Parks Resource Managers.

Grass Fields in Parks Inventory (that are scheduled for athletic activity):

EAST CENTRAL WEST NORTH Dahl BF Day Ballard Laurelhurst Green Lake Bitter Lake Magnuson Lower Woodland Gilman Park Meadowbrook Wallingford Lawton Montlake Ravenna Maple Leaf University North Acres Viewridge Ross Soundview CENTRAL Judkins Bayview Garfield Interbay Madrona Magnolia Queen Anne Rogers SOUTH I-90 Lid/Sam Beacon Hill Alki Smith Brighton EC Hughes Cleveland Fairmount Colman High Point Hutchinson Highland Park Maple Wood Lincoln Park Rainier Riverview Rainier Beach Roxhill Van Asselt South Park West Seattle Stadium

2009/2010 Proposed Turf Restoration:

EAST CENTRAL WEST NORTH Dahl B.F. Day Gilman Park Meadowbrook Lower Woodland Soundview (Lower) Viewridge (Cloverleaf) Wallingford (after soccer season in November) CENTRAL Judkins Magnolia (West) (Upper and Bayview Lower) Queen Anne (West) Rogers SOUTH Brighton EC Hughes (Only if Rainier Fairmont inclement Rainier Beach Lincoln weather Roxhill damages West Seattle these fields) Stadium

Additional Information:

25 Dennis Cook, Athletic Manager [email protected] 684-7094

Verbal Briefing/Board Discussion Mr. Cook introduced himself and Cheryl Fraser, Parks Resources Manager. Mr. Cook noted that the Department has been closing fields for fall/winter maintenance for many years. This briefing is to inform the Board of Park Commissioners on the updated notification process. Parks’ scheduling staff will brief the Board each fall on all upcoming field closures, will meet with and notify user groups, and the information will be posted on the Department’s web pages. Deputy Superintendent Williams noted that the Department is following policy in notifying the public when it is being deprived of use of the fields.

Commissioner Holme asked about the success of the Lower Judkins field pilot, where the goal “mouth” grass was replaced with synthetic turf. Mr. Cook responded that the synthetic replacement has been a great success and can take the wear and tear. Parks staff would repeat this pilot and expand to other sites. Commissioner Holme noted that if this approach is taken, perhaps the fields that are closed for maintenance can be opened earlier in the spring.

Commissioner Holme next asked if Parks staff have considered replacing the synthetic turf at Garfield Playfield. Mr. Cook answered that this field is wet and swampy in both fall and winter and was repaired, then incurred damage from a community festival. Responding to a question from Commissioner Holme whether Seattle University uses the lower fields at Garfield for practice, Mr. Cook responded that it doesn’t.

Commissioner Barber referred to the cost of replacing the synthetic turf at Genesee Playfield and Ms. Fraser responded that it will cost $2.1 million to replace the lower field. Parks staff are applying for grant funding to help pay for the replacement. Commissioner Barber wondered if there is an environmentally suitable way to recycle the synthetic materials. He next noted that nearly ½ the fields are taken out of play in late fall. Ms. Fraser agreed and added that this protects the fields and allows the grass to remain healthy for spring/summer/early fall play. This briefing paper identified those fields which need the most intensive preservation.

Commissioner Kincaid asked whether the Department cancels scheduled games. Mr. Cook responded that if games are scheduled far enough out, staff members work to re-schedule them; however, if rain storms are the cause of cancellations, it isn’t always possible to re-schedule. Commissioner Kostka asked what percent of the total fields require turf restoration. Mr. Cook referred to the briefing paper chart that lists the grass fields and stated that all those require turf restoration.

Commissioner Ramels asked if any synthetic fields must be closed at the same time the grass fields are closed for maintenance. Ms. Fraser answered that the synthetic fields are durable and are kept open, which extends the playing time available to teams. When the grass fields are re-seeded, they must be closed for weeks while the grass is growing and until it can withstand play.

Responding to a question from Commissioner Kincaid on how many grass fields have a sand base, Ms. Fraser responded that there are three sand fields with grass. All other grass fields have a soil base.

Commissioner Ramels commented that Delridge Playfield in West Seattle is very muddy during fall/winter. Ms. Fraser stated that it will be converted to synthetic. Mr. Cook added that Lower Woodland Field #2 was converted to synthetic earlier this year and Field #7 will be converted soon. The public has been pleased with Field #2.

Commissioner Adams noted that the bottom line is that the public knows when the fields will be closed and why. What is the Department’s notification plan? Ms. Fraser answered that the field schedulers have lists of all field closures and schedule teams around those closures. Mr. Cook added that staff will also send out flyers 26 to a two-block radius around each field. Deputy Superintendent Williams commented that this briefing to the Park Board is a part of the public outreach and will be scheduled each fall.

Commissioner Holme recalled that during the public hearing on synthetic turf at Loyal Heights Playfield, some neighbors voiced concern that teams would just show up and use the fields there when Parks staff hadn’t scheduled any teams to play. He asked if the Department is posting the schedule of play on its web pages and whether the system is working. Mr. Cook responded that the schedule is posted on the web and that neighbors watch the fields closely for unscheduled play. The system seems to be working well and there have been no major complaints.

Commissioners thanked Mr. Cook and Ms. Fraser for the briefing.

Old/New Business Wetlands Briefing Requested: Commissioner Barber asked for a briefing from the Department on its policy for building on wetlands and asked if the Department is considering building on any wetlands. Deputy Superintendent Williams answered an emphatic NO to this question and referred to the problems resulting from the Fire Department building on the Duwamish wetlands. He also referred to the complexity of the new wetlands at Magnuson Park. SR520 Update: Commissioner Barber stated that the State’s SR520 legislative workgroup is moving forward quickly. It met this past week to discuss funding the replacement project. Commissioner Barber doesn’t believe the workgroup will recommend Alternative K, as it would cost more the $2.3 billion above the amount budgeted. He stated that the Arboretum and Botanical Garden Committee hasn’t taken a position on the alternatives.

Associated Recreation Council (ARC) Report: Commissioner Adams represents the Park Board as a member of the ARC Board. He reported that the most recent ARC meeting focused on its budget, which is in fairly good shape.

There being no other new business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

APPROVED: ______DATE______Jackie Ramels, Chair Board of Park Commissioners

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